A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9887818 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 115432213 epoch_slot_no: 347413 block_no: 9887641 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 88761 time: 2024-02-03 22:15:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e0f3ec497c85079a21144e4a14246ab7b90a0b10ed69220c2844f53e4c4955bBlock Operator
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